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Concentric Castle are big in size. They not easy to attack by other empires who want to take you over. Concentric Castle were also good because they were made out of stone. Stone is flameproof and doesn't rot like Motte and Bailey castles.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoconcentric castles were the last type of castle that William of Normandy made. he made this one even though it took longer than others but when it was finished then it was one of the strongest castles around at that time.
some concentric castles still survive today
They were easier to shelter in and him away as they were strong and one example o a concentric castle is conway castle Wales!
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∙ 12y agoThey were built by William the Conqueror to replace Motte and Bailey castles. This was because Motte and Bailey castles were made of wood and so they were easy to attack.
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∙ 11y agoBecause concentric castles are strong because theyar mae from stone. So the attackers try to burn the stone it won' work because you can't burn stone.
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Is a concentric castle a type of stonekeep castle?
No, concentric castles were built after stone keep castles.
When were concentric castles built?
A castle which have a series of different sized walls surounding them
What were the problems with concentric castles?
The biggest problem with a concentric castle was it's cost. A large castle could be prohibitively expensive. They could also be difficult and time-consuming to construct, especially if built of stone.
Do concentric castles have a moat?
some do some don't
Why do Concentric castles have no Bailey?
Concentric castles had baileys, an inner bailey and an outer bailey. The inner bailey was used for the peasants homes and the outer bailey was used for blacksmith workshops and other craftsmen's workshops.
What castles were built after concentric castles?
mannor house
Is a concentric castle a type of stonekeep castle?
No, concentric castles were built after stone keep castles.
Where were the concentric castles built?
in england
What kind of castles were built?
Stone castles, Concentric castles, Motte and Bailey Castles
Which castles were built after the stone castles?
a castle
Why did consentric castles change?
concentric castles didn't change. They were the last castle built
What are the advantages and disadvantages of concentric castles?
The strengths and advantages of concentric castles were numerous!What were the Weaknesses and Disadvantages of Concentric Castles?The weaknesses and disadvantages of concentric castles were as follows:Concentric Castles were extremely expensive to buildThe loss of a Concentric castle would have been disastrous for the ownerThey required vast man power and labour resourcesA huge variety of skills were required to build Concentric castlesA Concentric Castle could take several years to completeSiege Warfare was applied when trying to take a concentric castle - Castle walls could fall due to bombardment from Siege Engines such as the ballista, the mangonel, and the trebuchetThe Welsh Castles of Edward I were built with direct access to the sea fresh supplies could be delivered to the castle and the defenders could not be starved into submissionConcentric Castles built inland ran the risk of being starved into submission
When were concentric castles built?
A castle which have a series of different sized walls surounding them
When and why did the concentric castles change?
they changed to concentric casles so that enemies couldnt go underground and the whole castle would fall
What types of medieval castles were there?
Motte and bailey castles, Stone keep castles and Concentric castles
Are there different castles?
Yes, there are many different types of castles. There are motte and bailey castles, concentric castles and stone keep castles. They were built all over England by King William in the 11th and 12th century.
What are facts about the concentric castles?
What is concentric castle like
